Scion announces xB Release Series 5.0 for February

Scion announces xB Release Series 5.0 for February

Filed under: Tuners, Wagons/Estates, Scion

click above for more high-res images of the 2008 Scion xB R.S. 5.0

Scion does this all the time - unveils a special Release Series version of a model and affixes an X.0 appendage to the name like it's a firmware update. Very hip, edgy stuff. The newest one and first special edition Scion model for 2008 is the xB R.S. 5.0. This edition's main selling point is its Gold Rush Mica paint job since it's the same color that appeared on the xB show car unveiled at last year's Chicago Auto Show. It also features a body kit by KenStyle that's tasteful enough, but the tuner vibe is totally killed by the set of exclusive Release Series wheel covers that the vehicle is wearing. This thing needs solid alloys if it wants to be taken seriously. The R.S. 5.0 is the first of the new xB models with a moonroof, however. Not much has changed with the interior except for a splash of the same Gold Rush Mica on some trim pieces and the seats.

One thing that the Scion xB R.S. 5.0 will be is exclusive, since only 2,500 will be made and priced from $15,650 for the manual and $16,600 for the automatic. The only option appears to be a rear spoiler dipped in, what else? Gold Rush Mica paint. That adds another $320 to the bottom line. The xB R.S. 5.0 will go on sale in February at your nearest Scion dealer. No need to rush, we doubt there'll be a line unless a TRD supercharger suddenly becomes an option.

[Source: Scion]

Gallery: 2008 Scion xB Release Series 5.0


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looks sweet but if definetly needs some alloys.

No way I would sink 15k to get one.

why dont they just give up on this box it dosent sell!

Why do you say that? I think they look great and still wouldn't mind owning one. Plus, I see them everywhere around south Louisiana. They seem to be doing quite well.

they are really roomy i drove one once and i liked it. the new ones look better and arent as boxy as the old ones. couldnt you get an optional trd sc in the old ones?

It's the 2AZ all over again. Same old motor in an ugly box form. Scion really needs to come out with some completely new models and not remixed forms versions of the old models. From what I feel, Scion is starting to get stagnant. It was a great hit when it was first introduced, but now it's calming down.

That's sort of how I feel. I am getting bored with the same old motor in EVERYTHING, but at least the motor is well-known by now and parts are everywhere and readily available. It's quickly becoming Toyota's version of the B-series.

^^Yup... I wonder what Toyota will do next? Stick the 2AZ in the Yaris as well?

Ugh..... puke:

Anywho, I do like Yaris S sedan. Nice car, and have a few parts available.... *cough*Greddy Supercharger*cough*

hehe The Yaris looks like a good candidate for a 2ZZ-GE swap. Then the Blitz supercharger for it starts to look real good.

i think this one looks a little better than the prev. gen.

It's still a toaster though. I like the original better. This one looks overweight and bulgy.